[Sportsandrec] Treadmill running form

[Scott]

I run on treadmill and have to hang on. I have been able to just use one hand and rotate hands but need to hold on. Too many accidents!


Maybe just me but I always seem to drift left or right when running. This ends with one firm step on the side of treadmill followed bu a huge thrust forwardf into front of machine where your feet stop running,  the belt takes over, and am launched off. Treadmills are as functional as mechanical bulls for me. This happened at a hotel workout center and I forever dented their wall behind the machine, LOL. 


I am now a fan of holding on, - Scott



---- Original Message ----
From: justin <justin.williams2 at gmail.com>
To: 'Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List' <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wed, Jan 16, 2013 8:46 am
Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] Treadmill running form


The cord is a good idea.  Also, lean slightly forward, and touch the bars
every so often.  Develop a rythum.  ,.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Sportsandrec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
JUSTIN LOUCHART
Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 8:43 AM
To: Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List
Subject: [Sportsandrec] Treadmill running form

Hi, all,

I've been running on a treadmill for a few weeks now, and my footfalls seem
short and choppy. At least part of this is because I keep one or both hands
on the guardrail for orientation purposes. I've found that if I don't touch
the solid barrier while running, I'll lose where I am in space and
immediately fall either left or right. I've heard of people who
circumnavigate this through attaching an elastic cord to the guardrails or
the handlebars, and I'm considering doing something similar. Does anyone
have suggestions or alternatives to offer?

Any and all advice is appreciated,
Justin

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Justin Louchart
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